not so long ago. >> exactly. >> bill: just north of ocean city. an important role for the federal government. congressman, i don't know whether you've seen the new york time the but i thought their lead ettorial summed it up. the headline is a big storm requires big government. that says it all doesn't it? >> well, it's true. i think that for the most part, you know, i understand that romney made that statement. he's clearly wrong. but i think that most democrats and republicans that i know in new jersey would certainly be in favor of you know, the federal role in beach replenishment. that may show just how out of touch romney is. he and many of the republicans wouldn't agree with him on that. >> bill: i think eric cantor may agree with him and maybe paul ryan, too. his budget actually -- cut the funding for fema. in your dealings with fema and craig fugate, what kind of marks do you give them, congressmen? >> fema does a pretty good job to be honest. if i have to look at what was done in the aftermath of irene just as an example i think people we